THE TAMARA KODAI, Kodaikanal – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Heritage Suites & Views
The Tamara Kodai offers 53 all-suite accommodations, including 9 interconnecting rooms and accessible suites. Luxury and Superior Luxury Suites feature 450 square feet of space with colonial-style sitting areas, attached bathrooms, and balconies with views of Kodaikanal's hills. The 900-square-foot Neelakurinji Suite includes two bedrooms, an outdoor Jacuzzi, and a private deck. All suites include high-speed Wi-Fi, 49-inch LED TVs, minibars, and tea/coffee facilities.
Dining Options Onsite
La Providence restaurant serves breakfast and dinner buffets with international favorites and local Indian cuisine from a live kitchen counter. Bistro 1845 offers French-style à la carte dining with European, Asian, and Indian dishes. A pool-side bar provides drinks and snacks. The property features fireplaces in lobby areas and bonfires on restaurant decks during colder evenings.
Activities & Wellness
Guests can use the 40-foot temperature-controlled pool, the only one in Kodaikanal, located at the property's highest point. The Elevation Spa offers Ayurvedic and international treatments across 5 massage rooms, including a couple's room with steam facilities. Activities include archery, cricket nets, mountain biking, library access with board games, PS4 gaming, and culinary sessions like pizza making.
Location & Transportation
The hotel is located more than 2,000 meters above sea level in Kodaikanal, 100 km from Madurai. It is 1 km from Lake View Point and Coaker's Walk, 1.5 km from Bryant Park and Green Valley View Point, and 3.2 km from Vattakanal Falls. The property is a converted heritage building dating back to the 1840s.
Services & Facilities
The hotel provides 24-hour in-room dining, a fitness center with Technogym equipment, and meeting spaces including Puliyan Hall with audio-visual equipment. Family services include a children's play area, crèche, and kid-friendly activities. Wedding and event planning is available with customized catering and décor services. The resort offers curated packages for honeymoons, group reunions, and corporate retreats.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- Smoking allowed in designated areas
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Coffee shop
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
The hotel offers beautiful and comfortable rooms, but lacks views and privacy on the balcony. The service is attentive and goes above and beyond to address any issues. The location is convenient and scenic. The dining experience was good overall, with some room for improvement in breakfast options. The facilities are well-maintained and satisfactory.
The hotel's location is excellent, but there are some room for improvements in certain areas. The rooms are spacious but did not meet my specific requests. The service was friendly and hospitable, although some staff members lacked experience. The dining experience was mixed, with nice options but some disappointments. Overall, a good place with room for enhancements.
My stay at the hotel was overall pleasant. The rooms were beautiful and comfortable, although they lacked a view and privacy on the balcony. The location was great for walking to nearby places, and the dining experience was amazing. However, there were some areas that could be improved.
The hotel offers a valley view and ample-sized rooms, but the lack of another heater made the room too cold at times. The courteous staff provided excellent hospitality at Tamara, Kodai.
I had a pleasant stay at the hotel with clean and comfortable rooms and incredibly friendly staff. The dining experience was good, although a bit of improvement at breakfast would make it even better. The location at an elevation was convenient and scenic, offering a great escape in a hill station with a well-maintained environment. However, the service at the restaurant could be definitely improved.
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